The Best of The Herbal Academy Blog In 2016
Posted on30 Dec 2016
As 2016 comes to a close, we reflect on the past year and all that’s happened here at the Herbal Academy. We’ve... Read More
Teacher Feature: Erika Galentin
Posted on26 Dec 2016
Erika Galentin is a clinical herbalist and member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) who studied at the Scottish School... Read More
Gifts For The Soul
Posted on30 Nov 2016
This article is reprinted with permission from the Nov/Dec ’03 issue of The Essential Herbal magazine. Herbal Gifts That Are Good For... Read More
A Simple Solution for Finding Your Way Through Winter
Posted on28 Nov 2016
Winter is often a time of year that people dread. It’s filled with long nights, cold weather, and the pressure to feel... Read More
2016 Reader Survey: We Want To Hear From You!
Posted on25 Nov 2016
As we approach the end of the year, we begin to reflect back on 2016 and, at the same time, look ahead... Read More
Teacher Feature: Steven Foster
Posted on16 Nov 2016
We have so many wonderful teachers here at the Herbal Academy. Their perspectives, wisdom, and experiences come together in amazing ways to... Read More
Win $100 In Herbal Goods From The Herbal Academy Goods Shop
Posted on04 Nov 2016
We’re giving away $100 in Herbal Goods to one lucky winner. You can get right to it and scroll down to enter,... Read More
Teacher Feature: Anne McIntyre
Posted on21 Oct 2016
Some of the most brilliant minds in modern herbalism have come together to bring you the wonderful courses, blog articles, and myriad... Read More
Teacher Feature: Bevin Clare
Posted on12 Aug 2016
We are blessed with many wonderful teachers at the Herbal Academy, and we are delighted to help you get to know each... Read More
Teacher Feature: Maria Groves
Posted on12 Jul 2016
We are fortunate to have many amazing herbalists as Associate Educators here at the Herbal Academy. They share their knowledge and expertise... Read More
Giveaway: Body Into Balance
Posted on26 Jun 2016
We love Herbal Academy educator Maria Noël Groves’s new book, Body Into Balance, so much that we’ve teamed up to give you the... Read More
Reflections of an Herb Gardener
Posted on30 May 2016
To those who are afraid of starting an herb garden, don’t be. The rewards of having your own fresh herbs to use... Read More
10 Ways To Inspire Herbal Curiosity In Children
Posted on07 Mar 2016
Spending time with children in the natural world is enjoyable and enlightening. Children notice far more than we do because they are... Read More
Purslane: A Nutritional Herb
Posted on04 Mar 2016
By Nina Katz – Herbalist Purslane is a land-based vegetable that is extremely high in nutrients and makes a great addition to... Read More
How To Learn Herbalism Directly From Plants
Posted on29 Feb 2016
By Sage L. Maurer The plant spirits are waiting to speak with those of us who are open to listening. They echo... Read More
How To Have A Sensational Experience With Oatstraw
Posted on19 Feb 2016
by Rebecca Swartwood Salty, sweet, milky, feminine, watery, strengthening, silky, easy… These were my initial impressions after drinking my first cup of... Read More
Autumn Wildharvesting Guide: Herbal Roots
Posted on16 Oct 2015
Fall is the best time to harvest the roots, some berries, flowers, and cold weather herbs that we miss once the heat... Read More
Herbal Vinegar Hair Rinses
Every season provides a new way to strain and damage your hair. The sand and salt water of the ocean in summer... Read More
10 Helpful Tips for Wildcrafting Herbs
Posted on29 Sep 2015
Wildcrafting is the practice of foraging for useful plants from their natural, wild habitat for edible or herbal purposes. Wildcrafting for your... Read More
7 DIY Herbal Skin Care Recipes for Fall & Winter
Posted on21 Sep 2015
As seasons change, so does the way we care for and nourish ourselves, as well as what we put in and on... Read More
An Introduction Into Canine Herbalism
Posted on21 Sep 2015
If you have dogs, you probably cannot count the times you’ve seen them run to a patch of something green and begin... Read More
Giving Thanks for the Fall Harvest
Posted on16 Sep 2015
The time has come again. Fall is right around the corner and it is time to start collecting and harvesting what Mother... Read More
My Wild Life Giveaway with Traditional Medicinals
Posted on15 Sep 2015
As summer turns into fall, many herbalists and students of herbalism revel in the splendor of this turning of the seasons. As... Read More
Relieving Stress through Yoga – 9 Useful Tips
Posted on14 Sep 2015
For me, setting aside every task and “to-do” I have for the day to take a yoga-break is indispensable. Sometimes, I wonder... Read More
How to Make and Use Rose Water
Posted on10 Sep 2015
There are many well-known herbal flowers I’ve had the privilege of using over the years…lavender, chamomile, calendula…all very popular in any herbal... Read More
Motherwort: The Plant World’s Mama Bear
Posted on03 Sep 2015
Motherwort is the plant world’s mama bear. Or mama lion, from its Latin name Leonurus cardiaca, which translates to the Lion-Hearted One... Read More
Guts to Marrow, Gelatin is Easy to Swallow
Posted on31 Aug 2015
The latest food fads are all about the grizzly bits of the animal, so it’s maybe a relief to a lot of... Read More
How to Craft the Perfect Herb Planter
Posted on31 Aug 2015
Earth is home to an incredible array of natural herbs that have been integral to society for as far as we can... Read More
Japanese Knotweed Recipe and Monograph Excerpt
Posted on25 Aug 2015
“In addition to its medicinal properties, Japanese knotweed shoots have been used as a common food in China as well as Japan,... Read More
